Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the preparation of psychoactive substances and research chemicals. It serves as a building block in the production of substituted phenethylamines and amphetamines, which are often studied for their neurological effects. Due to its structural features, it is valuable in medicinal chemistry for exploring structure-activity relationships in hallucinogenic and entactogenic compounds. Also utilized in academic and forensic research to understand metabolic pathways and detect novel drug derivatives.